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AI Innovations in Oil and Gas

Transforming Exploration and Production

by DHIVAKAR POOSAPADI ...

Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the oil and gas industry. This concise guide explores AI-driven innovations in predictive maintenance, drilling optimization, and enhanced oil recovery, showing how engineers and scientists can boost efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Unlock the potential of AI to transform operations and drive the industry toward a more profitable and ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the oil and gas industry. This concise guide explores AI-driven innovations in predictive maintenance, drilling optimization, and enhanced oil recovery, showing how engineers and scientists can boost efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Unlock the potential of AI to transform operations and drive the industry toward a more profitable and
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Intelligent Human Centered Computing

Proceedings of HUMAN 2024

Edited by Siddhartha Bhattacharyya, Jyoti Sekhar Banerjee, Debashis De, Mufti Mahmud ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book features high-quality research papers presented at the Second Doctoral Symposium on Human Centered Computing (HUMAN 2024), jointly organized by Computer Society of India, Kolkata Chapter and Sister Nivedita University, West Bengal, on March 30, 2024. This book discusses the topics of modern human centered computing and its applications. The book showcases the fusion of human sciences ... Read more

$260.09 USD

This book features high-quality research papers presented at the Second Doctoral Symposium on Human Centered Computing (HUMAN 2024), jointly organized by Computer Society of India, Kolkata Chapter and Sister Nivedita University, West Bengal, on March 30, 2024. This book discusses the topics of modern human centered computing and its applications. The book showcases the fusion of human sciences
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Information Technology in Disaster Risk Reduction

Third IFIP TC 5 DCITDRR International Conference, ITDRR 2018, Held at the 24th IFIP World Computer Congress, WCC 2018, Poznan, Poland, September 20–21, 2018, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Yuko Murayama, Dimiter Velev, Plamena Zlateva ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This volume constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the Third IFIP TC 5 DCITDRR International Conference on Information Technology in Disaster Risk Reduction, ITDRR 2018, held as part of the 24th IFIP World Computer Congress, WCC 2018, in Poznan, Poland, in September 2018.The 12 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 32 submissions. The papers focus ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This volume constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the Third IFIP TC 5 DCITDRR International Conference on Information Technology in Disaster Risk Reduction, ITDRR 2018, held as part of the 24th IFIP World Computer Congress, WCC 2018, in Poznan, Poland, in September 2018.The 12 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 32 submissions. The papers focus
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Neural Correlates of Quality During Perception of Audiovisual Stimuli

by Sebastian Arndt ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book presents a new approach to examining the perceived quality of audiovisual sequences. It uses electroencephalography (EEG) to explain in detail how user quality judgments are formed within a test participant, and what the physiological implications might be when subjects are exposed to lower quality media. The book redefines the experimental paradigms of using EEG in the area of quality ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book presents a new approach to examining the perceived quality of audiovisual sequences. It uses electroencephalography (EEG) to explain in detail how user quality judgments are formed within a test participant, and what the physiological implications might be when subjects are exposed to lower quality media. The book redefines the experimental paradigms of using EEG in the area of quality
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UX-исследования для дизайнеров. Дизайн основанный на фактах

by Дмитрий Фокеев ...

Series series Программирование для всех
Хотите освоить UX‑исследования в IT и научиться создавать продукты, которые действительно нужны пользователям? Эта книга — ваш практичный гид от теории к реальным кейсам. В семи частях вы последовательно изучите: - основы UX и ключевую терминологию; - методы качественных исследований (интервью, JTBD, фокус‑группы); - инструменты количественных исследований (опросы, A/B‑тесты, тепловые карты); - ... Read more

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Хотите освоить UX‑исследования в IT и научиться создавать продукты, которые действительно нужны пользователям? Эта книга — ваш практичный гид от теории к реальным кейсам. В семи частях вы последовательно изучите: - основы UX и ключевую терминологию; - методы качественных исследований (интервью, JTBD, фокус‑группы); - инструменты количественных исследований (опросы, A/B‑тесты, тепловые карты); -
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Ultimate Enterprise Data Analysis and Forecasting using Python: Leverage Cloud platforms with Azure Time Series Insights and AWS Forecast Components for Time Series Analysis and Forecasting with Deep learning Modeling using Python

by Shanthababu Pandian ...

Practical Approaches to Time Series Analysis and Forecasting using Python for Informed Decision-MakingKey Features● Comprehensive Resource for Python-Based Time Series Analysis and Forecasting.● Delve into real-world applications with industry-specific case studies.● Extract valuable insights by solving time series challenges across various sectors.● Understand the significance of Azure Time ... Read more

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Practical Approaches to Time Series Analysis and Forecasting using Python for Informed Decision-MakingKey Features● Comprehensive Resource for Python-Based Time Series Analysis and Forecasting.● Delve into real-world applications with industry-specific case studies.● Extract valuable insights by solving time series challenges across various sectors.● Understand the significance of Azure Time
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Digital Human Modeling and Applications in Health, Safety, Ergonomics and Risk Management

16th International Conference, DHM 2025, Held as Part of the 27th HCI International Conference, HCII 2025, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22–27, 2025, Proceedings, Part III

Edited by Vincent G. Duffy ...

Series Book 3 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
Healthcare and Rehabilitation Innovation: Personalized Decision Support by Artificial Intelligence for Cardiovascular Diseases: Responsible Innovation.- Multi-agent Assessment Generation System for SBIRT Training in Nursing.- Simulations for Optimizing Patient Transfer between Hospital and Nursing Home.- A Novel Skill Modeling Approach: Integrating Vergnaud’s Scheme with Cognitive Architectures.- ... Read more

$80.99 USD

Healthcare and Rehabilitation Innovation: Personalized Decision Support by Artificial Intelligence for Cardiovascular Diseases: Responsible Innovation.- Multi-agent Assessment Generation System for SBIRT Training in Nursing.- Simulations for Optimizing Patient Transfer between Hospital and Nursing Home.- A Novel Skill Modeling Approach: Integrating Vergnaud’s Scheme with Cognitive Architectures.-
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Mathematics of Disruption A South African Story About AI, Fragility, and the Power of Math

by Edzai C. Zvobwo ...

Disruption won't come from faster chips, it will come from mathematics itself. Follow Thandiwe, Sipho, and Prof. Khumalo through AI's mathematical landscapes, from floating-point fragility to quantum horizons. Discover why AI behaves as it does and how South Africa can shape its future. For technical and general readers alike. ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Disruption won't come from faster chips, it will come from mathematics itself. Follow Thandiwe, Sipho, and Prof. Khumalo through AI's mathematical landscapes, from floating-point fragility to quantum horizons. Discover why AI behaves as it does and how South Africa can shape its future. For technical and general readers alike.
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Social Robots: Technological, Societal and Ethical Aspects of Human-Robot Interaction

Edited by Oliver Korn ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Social robots not only work with humans in collaborative workspaces – we meet them in shopping malls and even more personal settings like health and care. Does this imply they should become more human, able to interpret and adequately respond to human emotions? Do we want them to help elderly people? Do we want them to support us when we are old ourselves? Do we want them to just clean and keep ... Read more

$152.09 USD

Social robots not only work with humans in collaborative workspaces – we meet them in shopping malls and even more personal settings like health and care. Does this imply they should become more human, able to interpret and adequately respond to human emotions? Do we want them to help elderly people? Do we want them to support us when we are old ourselves? Do we want them to just clean and keep
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Design Patterns in Modern C++

Reusable Approaches for Object-Oriented Software Design

by Dmitri Nesteruk ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Apply modern C++17 to the implementations of classic design patterns. As well as covering traditional design patterns, this book fleshes out new patterns and approaches that will be useful to C++ developers. The author presents concepts as a fun investigation of how problems can be solved in different ways, along the way using varying degrees of technical sophistication and explaining different ... Read more

$44.99 USD

Apply modern C++17 to the implementations of classic design patterns. As well as covering traditional design patterns, this book fleshes out new patterns and approaches that will be useful to C++ developers. The author presents concepts as a fun investigation of how problems can be solved in different ways, along the way using varying degrees of technical sophistication and explaining different
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Testing of Interposer-Based 2.5D Integrated Circuits

by Ran Wang, Krishnendu Chakrabarty ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book provides readers with an insightful guide to the design, testing and optimization of 2.5D integrated circuits. The authors describe a set of design-for-test methods to address various challenges posed by the new generation of 2.5D ICs, including pre-bond testing of the silicon interposer, at-speed interconnect testing, built-in self-test architecture, extest scheduling, and a ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book provides readers with an insightful guide to the design, testing and optimization of 2.5D integrated circuits. The authors describe a set of design-for-test methods to address various challenges posed by the new generation of 2.5D ICs, including pre-bond testing of the silicon interposer, at-speed interconnect testing, built-in self-test architecture, extest scheduling, and a
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Apache Spark Quick Start Guide

Quickly learn the art of writing efficient big data applications with Apache Spark

by Shrey Mehrotra, Akash Grade ...

A practical guide for solving complex data processing challenges by applying the best optimizations techniques in Apache Spark.Key FeaturesLearn about the core concepts and the latest developments in Apache SparkMaster writing efficient big data applications with Spark’s built-in modules for SQL, Streaming, Machine Learning and Graph analysisGet introduced to a variety of optimizations based on ... Read more

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A practical guide for solving complex data processing challenges by applying the best optimizations techniques in Apache Spark.Key FeaturesLearn about the core concepts and the latest developments in Apache SparkMaster writing efficient big data applications with Spark’s built-in modules for SQL, Streaming, Machine Learning and Graph analysisGet introduced to a variety of optimizations based on
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Social Computing and Social Media. Design, Ethics, User Behavior, and Social Network Analysis

12th International Conference, SCSM 2020, Held as Part of the 22nd HCI International Conference, HCII 2020, Copenhagen, Denmark, July 19–24, 2020, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Gabriele Meiselwitz ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This two-volume set LNCS 12194 and 12195 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Social Computing and Social Media, SCSM 2020, held as part of the 22nd International Conference, HCI International 2020, which was planned to be held in Copenhagen, Denmark, in July 2020. The conference was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The total of 1439 papers and ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This two-volume set LNCS 12194 and 12195 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Social Computing and Social Media, SCSM 2020, held as part of the 22nd International Conference, HCI International 2020, which was planned to be held in Copenhagen, Denmark, in July 2020. The conference was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The total of 1439 papers and
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Human-Computer Interaction. Multimodal and Natural Interaction

Thematic Area, HCI 2020, Held as Part of the 22nd International Conference, HCII 2020, Copenhagen, Denmark, July 19–24, 2020, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Masaaki Kurosu ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The three-volume set LNCS 12181, 12182, and 12183 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Human Computer Interaction thematic area of the 22nd International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2020, which took place in Copenhagen, Denmark, in July 2020.*A total of 1439 papers and 238 posters have been accepted for publication in the HCII 2020 proceedings from a total of 6326 ... Read more

$89.09 USD

The three-volume set LNCS 12181, 12182, and 12183 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Human Computer Interaction thematic area of the 22nd International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2020, which took place in Copenhagen, Denmark, in July 2020.*A total of 1439 papers and 238 posters have been accepted for publication in the HCII 2020 proceedings from a total of 6326
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Human Aspects of IT for the Aged Population. Healthy and Active Aging

6th International Conference, ITAP 2020, Held as Part of the 22nd HCI International Conference, HCII 2020, Copenhagen, Denmark, July 19–24, 2020, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Qin Gao, Jia Zhou ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This three volume set of LNCS 12207, 12208 and 12209 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Human Aspects of IT for the Aged Population, ITAP 2020, held as part of the 22nd International Conference, HCI International 2020, which took place in Copenhagen, Denmark, in July 2020. The conference was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The total of 1439 ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This three volume set of LNCS 12207, 12208 and 12209 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Human Aspects of IT for the Aged Population, ITAP 2020, held as part of the 22nd International Conference, HCI International 2020, which took place in Copenhagen, Denmark, in July 2020. The conference was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The total of 1439
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Mastering UI Development with Unity

An in-depth guide to developing engaging user interfaces with Unity 5, Unity 2017, and Unity 2018

by Dr. Ashley Godbold ...

Master Game UI system by creating captivating user interface components with Unity 5 through Unity 2018 and C\#. Learn about UI texts, images, world space UI, mobile-specific UI and much more.Key FeaturesDevelop a game UI with both technical and aesthetic considerationsUse all the UI elements provided by Unity's UI systemStep-by-step examples of creating user interface components in the top game ... Read more

$32.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master Game UI system by creating captivating user interface components with Unity 5 through Unity 2018 and C\#. Learn about UI texts, images, world space UI, mobile-specific UI and much more.Key FeaturesDevelop a game UI with both technical and aesthetic considerationsUse all the UI elements provided by Unity's UI systemStep-by-step examples of creating user interface components in the top game
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Computers Helping People with Special Needs

17th International Conference, ICCHP 2020, Lecco, Italy, September 9–11, 2020, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Klaus Miesenberger, Roberto Manduchi, Mario Covarrubias Rodriguez, Petr Peňáz ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The two-volume set LNCS 12376 and 12377 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Computers Helping People with Special Needs, ICCHP 2020, held in Lecco, Italy, in September 2020. The conference was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The 104 papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 206 submissions. Included also are 13 introductions. ... Read more

$62.99 USD

The two-volume set LNCS 12376 and 12377 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Computers Helping People with Special Needs, ICCHP 2020, held in Lecco, Italy, in September 2020. The conference was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The 104 papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 206 submissions. Included also are 13 introductions.
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SDL Game Development

by Shaun Ross Mitchell ...

Written as a practical and engaging tutorial, SDL Game Development guides you through developing your own framework and the creation of two engaging games.If you know C++ and you're looking to make great games from the ground up, then this book is perfect for you. ... Read more

$26.59 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Written as a practical and engaging tutorial, SDL Game Development guides you through developing your own framework and the creation of two engaging games.If you know C++ and you're looking to make great games from the ground up, then this book is perfect for you.
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Suchmaschinen

User Experience, Usability und nutzerzentrierte Website-Gestaltung

by Sonja Monika Quirmbach ...

Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
Die konsequente Optimierung der User Experience und der Usability einer Suchmaschine ist Basis einer erfolgreichen Entwicklung von Websites. Suchmaschinen werden nicht nur als Funktion innerhalb von Websites eingesetzt, sondern kommen auch in unterschiedlichen Ausprägungen innerhalb von Applikationen, Online-Shops oder Intranets von Unternehmen vor.Die Autorin beschreibt, welche ... Read more

$35.99 USD

Die konsequente Optimierung der User Experience und der Usability einer Suchmaschine ist Basis einer erfolgreichen Entwicklung von Websites. Suchmaschinen werden nicht nur als Funktion innerhalb von Websites eingesetzt, sondern kommen auch in unterschiedlichen Ausprägungen innerhalb von Applikationen, Online-Shops oder Intranets von Unternehmen vor.Die Autorin beschreibt, welche
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Advances in Human Aspects of Transportation

Proceedings of the AHFE 2017 International Conference on Human Factors in Transportation, July 17−21, 2017, The Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Los Angeles, California, USA

Edited by Neville A Stanton ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book discusses the latest advances in research and development, design, operation and analysis of transportation systems and their complementary infrastructures. It reports on both theories and case studies on road and rail, aviation and maritime transportation. The book covers a wealth of topics, from accident analysis, vehicle intelligent control, and human-error and safety issues to next ... Read more

$395.09 USD

This book discusses the latest advances in research and development, design, operation and analysis of transportation systems and their complementary infrastructures. It reports on both theories and case studies on road and rail, aviation and maritime transportation. The book covers a wealth of topics, from accident analysis, vehicle intelligent control, and human-error and safety issues to next
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The Semantic Web

16th International Conference, ESWC 2019, Portorož, Slovenia, June 2–6, 2019, Proceedings

Edited by Pascal Hitzler, Miriam Fernández, Krzysztof Janowicz, Amrapali Zaveri, Alasdair J.G. Gray, Vanessa Lopez, Armin Haller, Karl Hammar ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 16th International Semantic Web Conference, ESWC 2019, held in Portorož, Slovenia.The 39 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 134 submissions. The papers are organized in three tracks: research track, resources track, and in-use track and deal with the following topical areas: distribution and decentralisation ... Read more

$80.09 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 16th International Semantic Web Conference, ESWC 2019, held in Portorož, Slovenia.The 39 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 134 submissions. The papers are organized in three tracks: research track, resources track, and in-use track and deal with the following topical areas: distribution and decentralisation
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Interactive Decision Aids in E-Commerce

by Jella Pfeiffer ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book gives recommendations on which interactive decision aids to offer in webstores. Interactive decision aids are tools that help online shoppers to compare and evaluate product information. Consumers can, for instance, exclude products that do not meet certain criteria, they can highlight certain information or they can assign ratings of different kinds. Interactive decision aids are ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book gives recommendations on which interactive decision aids to offer in webstores. Interactive decision aids are tools that help online shoppers to compare and evaluate product information. Consumers can, for instance, exclude products that do not meet certain criteria, they can highlight certain information or they can assign ratings of different kinds. Interactive decision aids are
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Global Usability

Edited by Ian Douglas, Zhengjie Liu ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
The concept of usability has become an increasingly important consideration in the design of all kinds of technology. As more products are aimed at global markets and developed through internationally distributed teams, usability design needs to be addressed in global terms. Interest in usability as a design issue and specialist area of research and education has developed steadily in North ... Read more

$143.09 USD

The concept of usability has become an increasingly important consideration in the design of all kinds of technology. As more products are aimed at global markets and developed through internationally distributed teams, usability design needs to be addressed in global terms. Interest in usability as a design issue and specialist area of research and education has developed steadily in North
... Read more
Expert Systems in Chemistry Research

by Markus C. Hemmer ...

Expert systems allow scientists to access, manage, and apply data and specialized knowledge from various disciplines to their own research. Expert Systems in Chemistry Research explains the general scientific basis and computational principles behind expert systems and demonstrates how they can improve the efficiency of scientific workflows ... Read more

$265.00 USD

Expert systems allow scientists to access, manage, and apply data and specialized knowledge from various disciplines to their own research. Expert Systems in Chemistry Research explains the general scientific basis and computational principles behind expert systems and demonstrates how they can improve the efficiency of scientific workflows
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